If Only...

“I cannot preserve my health and spirits, unless I spend four hours a day at least — and it is commonly more than that — sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagements.”

• Henry David Thoreau

... to which I respond, "SHUT. UP."

Okay, but seriously... I encountered that quote in a new entry at Good Letters, by Brian Volck. And Brian's thoughts are worth your consideration.